Welcome to our local, regional, national and international industry events listing. If you would like for us to list your workshops or events, please e-mail info@valorinstitute.org. The Valor Institute, Inc. supports events and education in the mental health field and will be glad to post your upcoming workshops, conferences and events. We do not charge a fee for posting educational forums, workshops and events. We believe such venues benefit us all.
Valor Peer and Support Peer Events:
Yoga for Trauma Survivors Class Registration - Our 7th Series of trauma sensitive yoga classes for Peers is now open for registration. The first class in Series 7 will begin on January 10th at 6:45pm. To register for this class, please contact Valor at 770-312-4326 to request the forms required for registration.
December 31st - RSVP Outdoors. Check the peer on-line calendar for additional information.
January 7th - First Saturday's Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm-3pm.
January 10th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
January 14th - iCREATE for Healing Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm-3pm.
January 17th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
January 21st - Sharing Sanctuary Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm - 3pm.
January 24th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
January 28th - RSVP Outdoors. Check the on-line calendar for a fun day with everyone.
January 31st - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
February 4th - First Saturday's Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm-3pm.
February 7th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
February 11th - iCREATE for Healing Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm-3pm.
February 14th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
February 18th - Sharing Sanctuary Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm - 3pm.
February 21st - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
February 25th - RSVP Outdoors. Check the on-line calendar for a fun day with everyone.
February 28th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
March 3rd - First Saturday's Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm-3pm.
March 6th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
March 10th - iCREATE for Healing Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm-3pm.
March 13th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
March 17th - Sharing Sanctuary Forum for Peers. The Valor Institute, Inc. 1pm - 3pm.
March 20th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
March 27th - Yoga Class for Trauma Survivors. The Valor Institute, Inc. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm for registered class attendees.
March 31st - RSVP Outdoors. Check the on-line calendar for a fun day with everyone.
Local Professional Seminars, Workshops and Events
RESOURCE:***Dissociative Disorders Consultation Group*** – Tara Williams, PhD and Rusti Klein, LCSW (co-instructors for the ISSTD's Dissociative Disorders Psychotherapy Training Program). This group is an ongoing consultation group for therapists treating Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorder cases. The group is designed for participating clinicians to receive monthly consultation on challenging cases and so that all members see the progression of cases over time. If you are interested in this important resource, please contact Dr. Tara Williams directly at 404-593-4836.
January 20, 2012 The Ethics of Sex, Lies, and Social Media (Peachford Hospital). (5 Ethics CEU's). Presenter: Rebecca Beaton, PhD. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
January 27, 2012 Neurobiology of Attachment. (5 Core CEU's). Presenter: Philip Flores, PhD. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
February 3, 2012 Transforming Traumatic Grief. (5 Core CEU's - LPC, LCSW). Presenter: Courtney Armstrong, LPC/MHSP, NCC. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
February 10, 2012 Comprehensive Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. (5 Core CEU's). Presenter: Rebecca Beaton, PhD. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
February 17, 2012 Psychopharmacology: Updates and Answers. (3 Core CEU's). Presenter: Chris Riddell, MD. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
February 24, 2012 GLBT Issues in Psychotherapy. (5 Core CEU's - LPC, LCSW). Presenter: Will Mahan, MS, LPC. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
March 16, 2012 Therapy for the Right Side of the Brain. (5 Core CEU's - LPC, LCSW). Presenter: Courtney Armstrong, PhD. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
March 23, 2012 Understanding and Treating Hoarding Disorder. (5 Core CEU's). Presenter: Rebecca Beaton, PhD. Sponsored by: The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute, Inc. Visit www.stressmgt.net for additional information and registration.
Regional Professional Workshops and Events
There are no events at this time.
National & International Professional Events
January 27-28, 2012 – Location: New Orleans, LA. Conference on Trauma/Compulsivity/Eating Disorders sponsored by The New Orleans Institute and the Eating Disorders Center at River Oaks Hospital. For information, please call 800-598-2040 or visit the website at www.riveroakshospital.com.
January 28-29, 2012 – Healing Together Conference for Peers diagnosed with DID, loved ones, and mental health professionals. Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL. Sponsored by: An Infinite Mind. For additional information, please visit their website: www.aninfinitemind.com.
July 22-25, 2012 – Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. National Association of Social Workers Annual Conference: Restoring Hope: The Power of Social Work. For additional information, please visit their website: www.socialworkers.org.